Postoperative adhesive arachnoiditis

Case contributed by Marcin Czarniecki
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Post-operatively pain radiating to the right lower limb.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Adhesive inflammation of cauda equina in the L4-S1 segment as a postoperative complication. No signs of nerve root compression on the right side.

Case Discussion

A case featuring postoperative adhesive arachnoiditis.

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